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Other authors / contributors: | Werd, Matthew B.
Knight, E. Leslie.
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ISBN: | 9780387764160 038776416X
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record.
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Summary: | This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury. Introductory chapters address the fundamentals, including athletic foot types, basic biomechanics, and gait evaluation. The reader is then guided step-by-step through the assessment and prescription of shoes, inserts, and orthotics. Socks and lacing are addressed as well. The text is complete with coverage of new technologies and a wealth of sports-specific recommendations. Evi.
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Other form: | Print version: Athletic footwear and orthoses in sports medicine. New York : Springer, c2010 9780387764153 0387764151
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